2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SA56 SSZ
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 71,191 miles. MOT expired on 15 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,191 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA56 SSZ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/02/2023
- 71,191 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 23 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA56 SSZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (SA56 SSZ) between September 2009 and February 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 14 February 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (34 issues), Lighting (28 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 76 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
SA56 SSZ Mileage History
- 15/09/200911,489 mi
- 26/08/201015,861 mi+4,372 mi
- 13/09/201119,836 mi+3,975 mi
- 10/08/201224,070 mi+4,234 mi
- 29/07/201328,882 mi+4,812 mi
- 17/07/201433,477 mi+4,595 mi
- 17/07/201433,478 mi+1 mi
- 19/09/201538,713 mi+5,235 mi
- 21/01/201744,406 mi+5,693 mi
- 21/01/201744,406 mi
- 20/01/201849,586 mi+5,180 mi
- 20/01/201849,586 mi
- 02/02/201954,799 mi+5,213 mi
- 02/02/201954,799 mi
- 24/01/202059,387 mi+4,588 mi
- 25/01/202059,398 mi+11 mi
- 27/01/202059,398 mi
- 03/02/202161,700 mi+2,302 mi
- 16/02/202161,700 mi
- 05/02/202265,797 mi+4,097 mi
- 14/02/202371,191 mi+5,394 mi
Average of roughly 4,450 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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